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The Fed Just Hiked Rates. Here's What It Means for Your Canadian Mortgage.

  The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points yesterday — the first hike in three years. The Bank of Canada hasn't moved. That gap is now the biggest story in Canadian personal finance. MoneySavings.ca  |  September 17, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief Yesterday afternoon, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to raise the U.S. federal funds rate by a quarter point, pushing it to a target range of 3.75%–4.00%. It's the Fed's first rate hike since July 2023, and Chair Kevin Warsh made clear it almost certainly won't be the last. The Bank of Canada, by contrast, has held its overnight rate at 2.25% through seven straight meetings. It doesn't decide again until October 28. For Canadians with a mortgage, a renewal coming up, or a home equity line of credit, this matters more than it might look at first glance. 3.75–4.00% New U.S. Fed Rate 2.25% Bank of Canada Rate 1.625% Rate Gap (vs. 1.375% yesterday) ~71.5¢ Loonie (post-hike low) What th...

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Dow and S&P 500 Reach New Heights as Nvidia Ignites Market Surge

 

In a remarkable turn of events, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have both soared to record highs. Investors are riding the wave of optimism, fueled by the impressive performance of Nvidia, the artificial intelligence (AI) poster child.

Nvidia, a leading chip designer, reported bumper earnings and an upbeat outlook. The company’s shares skyrocketed, surging more than 16% to reach an all-time high. The forecast for roughly three-fold growth in first-quarter revenue has sent shockwaves through the market.

Investors wasted no time piling into growth and technology stocks. The allure of AI-driven innovation, coupled with Nvidia’s stellar results, has created a frenzy. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are now scaling unprecedented heights, leaving traders and analysts buzzing with excitement.

As the market continues to ride the Nvidia wave, one thing is clear: AI is reshaping the landscape, and companies like Nvidia are leading the charge. Buckle up, investors—this rally shows no signs of slowing down! 

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